| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $136.47 | 3.626% | $141.4184 | $141.42 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.34 | 10.727% | $62.3836 | $62.38 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.45 | 13.864% | $60.8603 | $60.86 | $60.85 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.27 | 7.439% | $236.6559 | $236.66 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.69 | 7.196% | $50.0498 | $50.05 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.79 | 11.321% | $224.6346 | $224.63 | $224.65 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.50 | 12.720% | $52.4148 | $52.41 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.51 | $828.4174 | $828.41 | $828.40 | $828.40 | |